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Sterling Engineering, Inc.

Buffalo Grove, IL

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$79,100–$112,800 Per Year
SKILLS
8D, Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Business Intelligence Software, Coaching, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Corrective Action, Cross-Functional, Customer Relations, Customer Satisfaction, Data Analysis, Device Drivers, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Electromechanical Systems, Engineering, Environmental Work, Establish Priorities, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), ISO 9001, Leadership, Lean Manufacturing, Lean Six Sigma, Lift/Move 25 Pounds, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Cost, Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Manufacturing Operations, Manufacturing Systems, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Mentoring, Microsoft Windows Operating System, Performance Metrics, Physical Demands, Problem Solving Skills, Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Process Improvement, Process Validation, Product Support, Product Testing, Product/Service Launch, Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Project/Program Management, Proofreading, Quality Assurance, Quality Engineering, Quality Management, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Root Cause Analysis, Sales, Scorecarding, Six Sigma DMAIC, Six Sigma Green Belt, Statistics, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Operations, Technical Leadership, Testing, Trend Analysis, United States Department of Energy (DOE), Validation Plan, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Buffalo Grove, IL
POSTED
8 days ago
Quality Engineer IV San Fernando, CA Full-time Worker Sub Type: Regular Job Family: Engineering Quality Job Description As a Quality Engineer IV, you’ll serve as a senior technical resource for quality engineering, quality systems, customer quality, and manufacturing process improvement. You’ll lead high-impact initiatives that improve product quality, customer confidence, manufacturing performance, and cost of poor quality. This role supports bus transit technologies including doors, lifts, ramps, e-Bus charging systems, driver protection barriers, windows, and related subsystems. You’ll work across manufacturing, customers, suppliers, engineering, operations, sales, and supply chain to solve complex quality issues and drive practical improvements. How will you make a difference? You’ll lead complex 8D and DMAIC initiatives, support APQP/PPAP readiness, facilitate FMEA/PFMEA risk mitigation, support lean manufacturing and error proofing, and evaluate New Product Introduction (NPI) from cradle to grave. What do we want to know about you? Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or related field preferred; equivalent quality/manufacturing experience accepted as outlined below. Experience: Minimum 8 years in quality roles within industrial manufacturing environments, including customer-facing quality experience. Automotive experience preferred. Candidates without a degree may qualify with 10 years of relevant quality experience, including 4 years of customer-facing quality experience. Technical Expertise: Expert-level knowledge of quality engineering, quality systems, customer complaint management, ISO 9001, ERP/MES, and digital QMS platforms. Strong working knowledge of 8D, DMAIC, A3, FMEA/PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, MSA, DOE, APQP/PPAP, lean manufacturing, error proofing, statistical analysis, analytics, and available BI tools is required. Lean Practitioner/Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent experience preferred. What will your typical day look like? Lead complex customer complaints, containment, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and executive-ready updates. Drive systemic improvements using 8D, DMAIC, FMEA/PFMEA, DOE, SPC, MSA, analytics, and data-based problem solving. Support NPI from cradle to grave, including quality planning, process validation, launch support, and post-launch monitoring. Lead and support lean manufacturing, error proofing, process simplification, and process lean-out efforts to reduce waste and prevent defects. Mentor quality engineers, coach cross-functional teams, and provide oversight on complex technical quality decisions. Support supplier quality, field quality, warranty, rework, and FMI-related issue resolution as applicable. Use KPIs, COPQ, scorecards, QMS data, statistical knowledge, and available BI tools to identify systemic risks and prioritize actions. Align quality priorities with leadership and support execution of the quality roadmap. What about the physical demands of the job? Work in an office environment with regular shop floor presence. Stand, walk, navigate manufacturing facilities, and use a computer for extended periods. Occasionally lift or move up to 25 lbs. Travel up to 10% to customers and manufacturing sites. Assist with building, testing, and inspecting electro-mechanical systems as needed.   You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary. Relocation assistance may be provided if eligibility requirements are met. Employment requires legal authorization to work in the U.S. and successful completion of applicable screenings. Additional Information Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is currently $79100-112800. The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com. Other benefit offerings for this role may include annual bonus, if eligible. Title: Quality Engineer IVLocation: Buffalo Grove, ILHire Type: Direct HireSalary: $90-$110K/YR.Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), PTO, Paid Holidays, Career Growth Opportunities Sterling Engineering is seeking a senior-level Quality Engineer IV to lead quality initiatives across manufacturing, engineering, suppliers, and customers. This position plays a critical role in driving continuous improvement, reducing defects, improving manufacturing processes, and ensuring customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate has a strong background in quality systems, root cause analysis, lean manufacturing, and New Product Introduction (NPI) within an industrial manufacturing environment. Job Duties:Lead customer quality investigations, including containment, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and customer communication. Drive continuous improvement initiatives utilizing 8D, DMAIC, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, DOE, SPC, MSA, and statistical analysis. Support APQP, PPAP, FMEA/PFMEA, Control Plans, and process validation activities. Lead quality planning and support New Product Introduction (NPI) from concept through production launch. Analyze quality data, KPIs, COPQ, scorecards, and business intelligence tools to identify trends and improvement opportunities. Support supplier quality, warranty, field quality, rework, and manufacturing issue resolution. Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Supply Chain, and Customers to improve product quality and manufacturing performance. Implement error-proofing and process improvements to reduce waste and improve efficiency. Mentor Quality Engineers and provide technical guidance on complex quality issues. Support ISO 9001 compliance and quality management system initiatives. Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or a related technical field preferred. Minimum of 8 years of quality engineering experience in an industrial manufacturing environment. Candidates without a degree may qualify with 10+ years of relevant quality experience, including at least 4 years in a customer-facing quality role. Strong experience with customer quality, quality systems, and manufacturing process improvement. Must have knowledge of 8D, DMAIC, A3, FMEA/PFMEA, APQP, PPAP, SPC, MSA, DOE, Control Plans, Lean Manufacturing, and Root Cause Analysis. Must have Experience with ISO 9001, ERP/MES systems, digital Quality Management Systems (QMS), and Business Intelligence tools. Lean Practitioner, Six Sigma Green Belt, or equivalent experience preferred. Strong communication, leadership, and project management skills. Ability to travel up to 10% as needed. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

About the Company

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Sterling Engineering, Inc.

Sterling Engineering has been a trusted partner for engineering, project management, and staffing solutions for over five decades. We provide exceptional engineering/technical recruitment and engineering project services to clients nationwide:

 

  • Engineering & Technical Recruitment - With our focus on engineering, technical, and IT, Sterling has the in-depth knowledge, industry expertise, and robust employee pipeline it takes to rapidly find talent for even the most difficult to fill positions. Sterling’s extensive recruitment methodology allows us to engage the most talented employees in the marketplace. We offer exciting work and career-building opportunities for our candidates, along with expert support at every step of the process.

 

  • Engineering Project Services – Our experienced, multi-disciplined team of project managers, engineers, and designers, led by licensed Professional Engineers (PE), provide project management, engineering, design, and Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) to manufacturing, OEM, and R&D customers. We work on complex, highly technical projects across a number of industry sectors, and our ability to scale and seamlessly integrate at multiple levels of your organization is what differentiates us.

 

Sterling offers a unique combination of engineering solutions and Best of Staffing level service to help our clients and talent achieve their goals.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1969
WEBSITE
http://www.sterling-engineering.com